About Us
The Mahwah Museum
The Mahwah Museum is located at 201 Franklin Turnpike, Mahwah, NJ 07430
The Mahwah Museumwas founded in 2001; at that time, the Mahwah Historical Society’s collections were transferred to and formed the foundation of the museum as we know it today. The Mahwah Museum Society is a non-profit corporation under the laws of New Jersey and is qualified as a 501(c)(3) tax exempt entity under the Internal Revenue Code. The Mahwah Museum is governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees.
Mahwah Museum Operations
Opening Day for the 2022-2023 season is Saturday, October 15 from 1 pm to 4 pm, and every Saturday thereafter until late June.
Museum staff and visitors are expected to follow any state-mandated Covid-19 guidelines including limited capacity, masking and one way traffic.
Admission
Admission to the Museum is $5 per adult; children 17 and under are free. Credit and debit cards are accepted.
Admission is free for Museum members.
Exhibits
Permanent exhibits include The Donald Cooper Model Railroad, Les Paul in Mahwah, and The Old Station and Erie Caboose.
Rotating exhibits include Palisades Amusement Park in Miniature, Ramapough -Legacy and Heritage, You Are Here: 150 Years of Mahwah Train and Town History in Film and Pictures, and the Lee Vold Gallery: Capturing the Daily.
Educational and Small Group Tours
The Museum offers tours for school and scouting groups, and specialized groups tours. These tours are usually run while the museum is closed to the public. Advance registration is required along with a small fee.
Permanent Exhibits
Les Paul in Mahwah
Open Saturdays 1 pm to 4 pm
Mahwah Museum has a small permanent exhibit featuring some Les Paul history which allows visitors to learn the essential facts of Les Paul’s life and career. There are sections on his inventions and innovations, a display of one-of-a-kind precious guitars made especially for Les, and a re-creation of the studio in which Les did his work.
Old Station and Erie Caboose
The Old Station Museum and Caboose, located at 1871 Old Station Lane (near the Mahwah Depot of New Jersey Transit, adjacent to East Ramapo Ave.), is open from 2-4 p.m. on Sundays in July and August. Admission is free and all visitors will receive a free 1876 historical map of Mahwah.